M42 battery options.

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Willeh
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Post Mon Feb 18, 2013 1:13 am

The battery in my iS decided to die a while back and seeing as it's been parked up it's not been too much of a problem, but now I need it and have kindly been offered a 390 amp unit. Would this be man enough for early morning possible consecutive starts? I've searched for starter current draw figures but not found much.

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Brianmoooore
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Post Mon Feb 18, 2013 9:22 am

If it fits in, can be clamped down, the battery terminals are in the right place and the right type, and both battery and engine are in good condition, it'll be fine. I ran a 325 E36 for a while with the torch sized battery from a Peugot 106 in it, with no problems.